Best Sanford Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,135 students in Sanford, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Sanford, NC are Benhaven Elementary School and Floyd L Knight Children Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanford, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Sanford have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Sanford, NC (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benhaven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
520 Olive Farm Dr
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 499-4811
Grades: PK-5
| 1,030 students
Rank: #22.
Floyd L Knight Children Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
607 W Mcintosh St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-4634
Grades: PK-12
| 105 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sanford, North Carolina

Sanford, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Provisions Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
806 Vance Street
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-7800
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
901 Lawrence St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-3529
Grades: PK-5
| 60 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Sanford, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Sanford, NC include Benhaven Elementary School and Floyd L Knight Children Center.
How many public preschools are located in Sanford?
2 public preschools are located in Sanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanford?
Sanford public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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